Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic

Full Job Description

Are you skilled in diagnosing and repairing diesel and gasoline vehicles as well as construction equipment? The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a proficient Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic to enhance our Schuylkill County Maintenance Organization. In this pivotal role, your expertise will be essential in extending the lifespan of our highway and construction machinery. By joining our mission-driven team, you will be recognized for your valuable contributions and the significant impact you make within the community.

Requirements

In this role, you will be responsible for executing skilled maintenance and repair tasks on a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and tractors, as well as various types of construction machinery such as rollers, sweepers, and mixers, along with powered hand tools.

Your duties will encompass repairs on diesel equipment, excluding diagnostics, parts rebuilding, and the repair of air brake systems and diesel engine fuel injection systems, including injectors and pumps.

You will also implement a preventive maintenance program for vehicles, equipment, and components, which involves performing oil changes, conducting automotive mechanical diagnostics, executing tune-ups, changing tires, and repairing or replacing engine sub-assemblies.

Additionally, you will handle cooling system repairs and adjustments, as well as work on suspension, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fuel, brake, steering, and driveline systems.

Field adjustments will be necessary to ensure safe operation and reduce wear on equipment.

You will carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, which include cleaning and servicing equipment.

Furthermore, you will demonstrate repair techniques on assigned equipment to fellow employees and assist other Diesel Mechanics with major repairs.

Maintaining accurate equipment records will also be part of your responsibilities.

In addition, you will provide emergency road service and may occasionally perform maintenance and repairs in field environments at County Stockpiles.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Diesel and Construction Equipment Mechanic Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of journey level mechanic experience in the diagnosis and repair of automobiles, heavy trucks, or construction equipment, which includes one year of experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel vehicles or equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with the Air Brake Restriction (L) removed.
• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Manual Transmission Restriction (E) removed, or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of an Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on the first day of work.
• This position requires employees to possess a valid Pennsylvania Class 1, 4, or 7 Inspection Mechanic Certification on the first day of employment.
• This position will require employees to pass the Department of Transportation’s New Mechanic Training course during the probationary period.

Additional Requirements:

• Employees may be required to obtain and maintain CDL endorsements and certifications necessary to operate specific pieces of equipment.
• All employees must obtain an active certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the operation of heavy trucks and loaders within the probationary period.
• This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.